[PDF] Community Development Toolkit - CommDev

GlossarycontinuedGLOSSARY AND REFERENCESVVision A description of the large-scaledevelopment changes (economic, political,social or environmental) to which theprogram hopes to contribute.Vulnerability Condition characterized byhigher risk and reduced ability to cope withshock or negative impacts. It may be basedon socio-economic condition, gender, age,disability, ethnicity or other criteria thatinfluence people’s ability to access resourcesand development opportunities. Vulnerabilityis always specific to the particular locationand time. Development initiatives shouldassess vulnerability, and target interventionsto particularly vulnerable and marginalmembers of the community.210 Community Development Toolkit